The ultimate one-pot Lentil Soup you would be needing this winter is right here. This Red Lentil soup is mildly spiced, flavourful with melting red lentils and spinach. It is rich in protein and fiber. This filling and the really satisfying soup take only 30 minutes to make. We are approaching the soup season. It is time to bring in all those warm cozy soups and stews on the table. You can never have enough soup recipes, right? I mean who doesn’t love a pot of soup simmering away in a pot and getting ready just in time for dinner. Lentil or as we call it ‘Dal’ is an integral part of Indian Cuisine. Usually, we serve dal alongside rice or Indian bread. Saying that usage of dal is not limited to making stew. There are various recipes using lentils. I might end up writing a whole new post on that. But for now, let’s talk about this amazing Spinach Lentil Soup. Spinach is a super-food that is added to this dal making it very nutritious and healthy. it is packed with nutrients and vitamins. It is also low in calories. There are so many ways you can use spinach. I have used it in pasta – Creamy Spinach Pasta, another soup – Healthy Spinach Soup Recipe, used it as a stuffing in chicken – Mushroom Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast, as a wonderful filling in Spinach Corn Sandwich – Video recipe, a delicious appetizer – Creamy spinach stuffed portobello mushrooms
HOW TO MAKE RED LENTIL SOUP?
Making Spinach Lentil Soup is quite easy as you don’t need any special ingredients. All you need is Red lentil, fresh or frozen Spinach, carrot, and a handful of spices. I prefer using red lentil for soup because it cooks fast. You don’t have to cook on low for long hours, nor do you need to soak it. The orange-looking lentil turns golden yellow once cooked. By cooking in a pot, it is easy to avoid overcooking the lentils. I like the little texture in the soup, so I don’t blend it once it is cooked. For the smoother soup base, you can blend it at the end. Start by caramelizing onion and garlic in oil. Caramelizing onions and garlic add a depth of flavor. After that, it is pretty much like dumping the rest of the ingredients into the pot and letting it cook until vegetables are tender and Lentil is cooked. For extra flavor, I have used Vegetable stock here but water can also be used. To the end, add spinach and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
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